The Full Marathon starts next in Downtown Long Beach in the same spot that the Long Beach Grand Prix racecars start. Runners enjoy the sunrise while starting their journey through the 36th largest city in the United States. After a slight climb over the Queensway Bridge, runners circle the picturesque Shoreline Park Lighthouse and around Rainbow Harbor. A slight ocean breeze and cheering spectators greet runners as they pass by the start and finish Festival area at mile 6.5. Three miles next to the Pacific Ocean and a CLIF shot at mile 10 prepare full marathoners for the miles ahead, but not before a visit to the friendly Belmont Shore neighborhood. After passing The Split, runners head to Marine Stadium, pass Blair Field and Wilson High School and head to California State University, Long Beach. The campus is alive with cheerleaders, the CSULB band, sports teams, organizations and clubs, sororities and fraternities, faculty and the school Mascot, Prospector Pete. A quick 5K and a few minor hills on campus leaves runners with only 10K to go. Runners head back to Ocean Boulevard and make their way via a downhill finish to the Finish Line Festival where they are presented with their hard-earned medal and a full post-race festival with a great band, a beer garden, and plenty of food. <p>Come experience one of the most scenic events in California, &ldquo;Run Long Beach&rdquo;. Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, half marathoners will continue down Ocean Boulevard while full marathoners veer right and head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium.</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p>

Long Beach Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Long Beach Marathon saw the participation of legacy runners, slower but unstoppable.

Rich Archbold: Long Beach Marathon Legacy Runners slower but still determined

Post-Race Review/ Results

Jason Yang won the 2024 Long Beach Marathon in 2:27:26 while Ryley Fick won the women's race in 2:54:42.

Yang, Fick earn second straight Long Beach Marathon victories

The weather forecast for the Long Beach Marathon was ominous, predicting a heat wave with temperatures in the 90s. However, this milestone 40th running of Southern California's premier fall marathon saw Mother Nature cooperate. Los Angeles' Jason Yang, the men's marathon repeat winner, crossed the finish line in 2:27:26. It was a day for repeat winners, as Ryley Fick, 24, defended her women's marathon title in 2:54:42.

Long Beach Marathon Celebrates 40 Years Running: Repeat Champions Jason Yang and Ryley Fick take top honors in milestone 40th edition

The 2024 Long Beach Marathon on Sunday, October  6, will start 30 minutes earlier because of the heat.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results